Tomorrow is the first day of my last semester in college. I am extremely anxious about it, and I have no idea why. I’ve had how many first days of school now? (Seriously, how many, Mom? I’m too tired to count right now! hehe) Anyway, this summer has been one busy summer. I feel like summer hasn’t even begun yet. (Well, minus the obvious signs of heat we had in June & July.) I’ve been on the go, and by the looks of it, that won’t stop until the first of November. Crazy talk! :) Anyway, I am excited to get the first day over with since this is my last semester. If I pass all my classes, that is! I can finally see the end of the school phase in my life, since I highly doubt I will ever go back for another degree. It feels… odd. Don’t get me wrong, I do not like homework at all, but, I know that I will never get this time back in my life. The fact that I’m going through my last semester while photographing portrait sessions & weddings, and planning my wedding is probably insane, but I asked for it. :) I really need to slow down and remember to enjoy each day as it happens.
Like today. I am so fortunate to create images that freeze a certain time in a family’s life. Chelsea & Jacob welcomed baby Nora Jo into this world 18 days ago. She is a little beauty with striking eyes and dark brown hair. While photographing sweet Nora Jo & her parents, I felt so overwhelmed with love and gratitude. They are so in love with sweet Nora Jo, and I felt very grateful to be a witness to it. Days like today are so precious and I feel blessed that I was able to capture this time in Chelsea, Jacob & Nora Jo’s lives. :)
A long preview of our afternoon together:
Proud Mom:
Love those little toes:
Proud Dad:
I love the blue & pink bedding against Nora Jo’s white dress. :)
Chelsea’s mom holding her first grandbaby:
And this is one of my absolute favorites so far. I took this at the beginning of the session but wanted to wait until the end of this teaser post to share it because I love it that much:
Have a goodnight everyone!
Bethany :)
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Remember these cuties from their session last year?
It is so interesting to look back at those photographs and see how much Austin, Dylan & Tyler have changed. I also get to watch them grow and change at all family events and holidays, because they are a part of my family! Travis is my cousin! With Kim, he has three adorable little guys on their hands. We were out in mid-day heat for these images, but that did not stop anyone. (I believe it was really hot during last year’s session too, now that I think about it). I am thankful to my mom for helping me, because she made sure everyone was hydrated. We worked as quickly as possible and even had a fan outside to try to cool off the humidity. I’m not sure if it worked, but we had a blast non the less. I even have a funny image of Tyler’s hair blowing because of the fan. I absolutely love this family and I’m so blessed to call them my family. Without further ado, here are the images of Kim, Travis, Austin, Dylan & Tyler. :)
Travis & Kim:
Right before Tyler gave me a hug. I didn’t tell him to do it, he just hopped down from his mom’s lap and headed over to me. So sweet! I like the concern on his face in this too! haha
I’m a fan of photos where all of the people aren’t looking directly at the camera like in these next two.
I also like it when kids try to hand me stuff when I’m photographing: 
:)
Tyler is 1 and a half now, and his expressions are so funny and unexpected.
Brotherly love:
Love these two:
So, a helicopter flew over really low:
And Tyler ran to the door to see what it was:
And stayed a while, watching me photograph Travis & Kim…
LOL! I love kids!!! Then it was the kids turn again, and check out Tyler’s hair:
These three have the prettiest eyes ever:
Last year, I sat Tyler in that basket, so I wanted to recreate it this time too. He stood up when his brothers sat beside him:
But overall, he liked it!
Austin:
Dylan:
Tyler:
I love these images of Travis & Kim:
FYI: Totally their idea! LOL
The End:
Bethany Ann
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